T.L.T Dance Academy

TLT Dance Academy is a family, a place where students can feel welcome and loved, and a place where everyone is equal. I hope to have the opportunity to influence upon your child's life, and help to make their world as special and unique as they are.

T. L. T DANCE & MUSIC

- Kindy Dance /Music Classes
- Adult Dance /Fitness Classes
- Dance classes for children aged 3 and up
- Children's Birthday Parties

My name is Tenaya Teale and I am the creator and director of T. L. T Dance & Music.

I have danced since I was very little and have been trained in Jazz, Ballet, Contemporary, Tap, Acrobatics & Hip Hop.

I have always had a passion for it, but later on realised that it was for a lot more than just the art itself. Teaching and being able to witness a child overcome challenges, succeed at a new skill, or learn to be creative and independent, harmonizes this passion.
Most importantly, knowing that I have an influence over a child’s development, and can make a difference, no matter how small, upon a child’s life, is the most rewarding feeling I can think of.

KINDY DANCE /MUSIC CLASSES:

Ballet: classical ballet is the foundation for all dance styles. It creates and improves strength, flexibility, posture and technique, and will therefore provide the most to your child.
Children will learn a range of exercises and steps ranging from plies to pointing of the feet, and small jumps to large leaps.

Jazz: jazz is a fun, fast-paced dance style that will provide fitness, co-ordination and confidence to your child.
Children will gain knowledge and learn a number of jazz techniques including skips, jumps, bounces and kicks.

Acrobatics: acrobatics is imperative to the development of balance, muscle tone and technique which in turn provides an exciting and unique element to dance. Develop strength and flexibility in order to perform tricks and stunts, or simply supply the body with a greater range of movement ability.
Children will learn such skills as forward & backward rolls, handstands and jumps.

Music: music will be taught throughout the above dance styles during each class. This will be in the form of rhythm, phrase, timing and melody.

ADULT DANCE /FITNESS CLASSES (OPEN):

These classes are a collaboration of pilates, yoga, dance, stretch & strength and cardio training. They are great for anyone because it doesn't matter if you have a lot or no experience in any of these areas. Withtin this one hour class you will increase fitness, muscle tone, flexibility & strength, lose weight and tone and shape. Do everything from sit-ups to leaps, and grape-vines to pirouettes. Above all this is a fun and exciting class that will leave you brimming with confidence, self-esteem and feeling good about yourself!

CHILDREN'S CLASSES:

Tiny Tots (2 and a half - 5yrs):
Ballet = a fun yet disciplined class for the little ones which teaches fundamental ballet movements and exercises in a engaging and creative way.
Jazz = a fast-paced and energetic class, with a large focus on stretching and corner work. Learn how to skip, gallop, march and much more!

Primary (5-7yrs):
Ballet = similar to the tiny tots class in its approach and teaching but with a higher level syllabus and movements.
Jazz = similar to the tiny tots class in its aproach and teaching but with a higher level syllabus and movements.

Junior (8-11yrs):
Jazz = a fun and energetic class aimin g to increase fitness, dance ability and self-esteem. Gain strength and flexibility while learning jazz skills and routines.

CHILDREN'S BIRTHDAY PARTIES:

A lovely way to celebrate a child's special day and keep their guests entertained and excited.
For children aged between 4 and 8.
Ballet or Jazz themed parties.
Party Bags can be included with an additional cost.
Maximum 2 hours.